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A message from Jackson County Central district

JACKSON — Dr. Mike Neubeck, superintendent of Jackson County Central Schools, released this statement Nov. 4. Today is a great day for Jackson County Central Schools! We are excited and grateful to announce that our JCC Operating Referendum has passed! With 53.12% voting yes, our communities have demonstrated their commitment to our students, our schools, and the future of JCC!

Jackson County, MN · 2d
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Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line Drawing Strong Opposition

A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of Need before moving forward. Representatives from Great River Energy say the line is needed to maintain electric reliability as power consumption is expected to increase by about 25-percent over the next 20 years. However, all 24 people who spoke during Thursday’s hearing opposed the project. Concerns included the impact on farmland, whether the line is actually needed, and the possibility it could attract large data centers to the region. Martin County Commissioner Richard Koons questioned the project’s benefits to southern Minnesota, saying local counties are losing population and the electricity would largely pass through the area rather than serve local needs. Another speaker, retired Xcel Energy employee Kent Scholl, argued that a smaller transmission project could meet near-term reliability needs with less disruption. Administrative Law Judge Joseph Meyer will issue a report with recommendations by February 15th. The Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision on the Certificate of Need around March or April of 2027. Comments can be submitted to the email consumer.puc@state.mn.us, mailed to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite #350, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, or faxed to 651-297-7073. The written form to fill out can be found at https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/.

Martin County, MN · 6h
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I Saw It In The Standard

Thos. Madden accidentally dropped a huge chunk of coal on his foot and consequently is laid up and wants to hire someone to pick corn for him. Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Fetcho and three daughters welcomed a 10½ pound boy, born October 26. Mr. Schandell, employed with the Land...

Lakefield, MN · 2d

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Planning Underway on Recreational Trail from Jackson to Fairmont

(Jackson, MN)--Plans are being developed for a recreational trail from Jackson to Fairmont. Minnesota. Luke Ewald with the Jackson County Trails committee says they were awarded a planning grant earlier this year from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Ewald says work on the plan should be completed in the next month or two.

Fairmont, MN · 3d
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Small town Minnesota cafe to close after 25 years in business

The Amboy Cottage Cafe has announced it'll close its doors on Sunday.

Amboy, MN · 10h

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Family Recipes Still Rule At These Seven Minnesota Mexican Restaurants Run By The Same Owners For Years

Some of the best Mexican food in Minnesota comes from kitchens where the same families have been cooking for years. These are not flashy chains that change their menus every season. They are neighborhood places with recipes named after relatives, regulars who have been coming back for decades, and plates...

Minnesota · 6h

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JCC football outlasts WEM in overtime thriller

HASTINGS, Minn. (KEYC) - The Jackson County Central football team battled Waterville-Elysian-Morristown in the opening round of the Class AA state tournament on Thursday. JCC wins by a final of 32-24 in overtime. The Huskies battle Redwood Valley in the Class AA semifinals next Friday at 9:00 in the morning.

Jackson, MN · 19h

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Fairmont HRA Receives Additional Funds Due to Error

(Fairmont) The Fairmont Housing and Redevelopment Authority has approved an increase in funding for improvements at Friendship Village. The Publicly Owned Housing Program grant was originally approved for one-point-nine million dollars. However, an error in the project figures left out some work, including plumbing, sewer lines, patio replacements and sidewalk widening across all 115 units. Minnesota Housing approved an additional 200-thousand dollars, bringing the total grant to 2-point-1 million dollars. The HRA board unanimously approved the updated grant. The board also discussed the proposed Jameson Bush Mill Circle housing development. Plans call for 28 one-story modular homes, built in two phases of 14 homes each, around a single street and cul-de-sac. Board members also discussed seeking city assistance with infrastructure costs. No action was taken, but the project could come before the City Council at its December 14th meeting.

Fairmont, MN · 2d

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Traditional German Fare Has Filled The Tables At This 1930s-Era Tavern In New Ulm, Minnesota, For Generations

Ribs slathered in a house sauce so popular that people can buy it by the bottle to take home. That alone made me sit up and pay attention. Then I learned the ribs share a menu with schnitzel, spaetzle, red cabbage, and something called sauerkraut balls. The setting is a tavern that dates back to the 1930s, filled with old-world decor.

New Ulm, MN · 2d

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

This document constitutes a summary of the proceedings of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners’ October 20, 2026 meeting. The full text of these proceedings is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the County Administrator, Jackson County Government Center, 405 Fifth Street, Building 3, in the City of Jackson, Minnesota.

Jackson County, MN · 2d

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H-BC, JCC to play in state quarterfinal football games Thursday

The Hills-Beaver Creek and Jackson County Central football teams will each play state tournament quarterfinal games Thursday night as both aim to repeat as state champions. The unbeaten Patriots, who knocked off Edgerton 38-28 last Friday to again win the Section 3 9-man title, are top-ranked in the state and unbeaten this fall at 10-0. Their opponent Thursday will be Section 1 champ Spring Grove, which has a record of 8-3 in 2026.

Jackson, MN · 3d

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Springfield football looks ahead to state tournament

SPRINGFIELD, Minn. (KEYC) - The Springfield football team is a perfect 10-0 on the season as the team gears up for the Class A state tournament. We caught up with the Tigers prior to Friday’s match-up against Southland.

Springfield, MN · 1d

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St. Mary’s girls volleyball set to compete at state for first time in program history

SLEEPY EYE, Minn. (KEYC) - the St. Mary’s girls volleyball team made program history after sweeping the No. 1 seeded Cleveland in the Section 2A championship. Now, the team gears up for their first state appearance against No. 2 seeded Fillmore Central on Nov. 12th at 7 p.m.

Sleepy Eye, MN · 2d

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St. Mary’s volleyball falls to Fillmore Central at state

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - The Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s volleyball team battled Fillmore Central in the opening round of the Class A state tournament on Thursday. St. Mary’s falls 3-1 and will play Mayer Lutheran in the consolation bracket on Friday.

Sleepy Eye, MN · 18h

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Martin County, MN · 3d

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Fairmont City Council Works on Solution for City’s Tree Dump

(Fairmont) The Fairmont City Council is working to address ongoing overcrowding and maintenance problems at the city’s tree dump. Public Works Director Matthew York says crews maintain the site two to three times a week, but the lack of weekend staffing has contributed to access problems. Having employees on site both Saturday and Sunday could cost between 12-hundred and 24-hundred dollars. Council members discussed adding Saturday staffing and scheduling a work session to develop a long-term solution, including the possibility of burning accumulated debris. In other business, the council declared buildings at 112 and 114 West Fourth Street hazardous and ordered them repaired or demolished. The council also approved a transmission line easement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and they directed the $14,000 payment for the easement to be put toward improvements at Bull Head Park.

Fairmont, MN · 2d

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Lakota nonprofit gives back to veterans through hunting and meals

LAKOTA, Iowa —  Sixteen years ago, Jason Becker read a book called “Final Salute” and paid a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. He thought about those two things, and speaking with his Dad, Bernie, the two agreed there were things they could do to encourage and help veterans. Thus, Lakota Hunting With Heroes was founded. […]

Lakota, IA · 1d

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County Supervisors Approve Red Rock Wind Drainage Agreement

Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Officials from Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet counties met jointly to review and approve a key drainage agreement for the proposed Red Rock Wind Energy Center Tuesday. Developer Invenergy plans to build 51 wind turbines across Dickinson and Emmet counties, while Clay County will host the...

Emmet County, IA · 9h